I think I am pregnant.. and haven't seen dr yet

PeonyPrincesskdd · October 2010

Hi! Here's a little backround. I am 25 years old. I have a 3 year old daughter. I had a miscarriage on Labor Day weekend.

I think I am pregnant. Haven't had a period since late Sept and a test came up positive.

I won't see a doctor until Tuesday.

Advise please.. from your experience what foods should I avoid.. I pretty much know the basics... but still good to hear.. but also really want your thoughts on GREEN TEA. Do I have to give up my Green Tea. I guess they say ANY amount of caffeine is not safe, and I should stick with water..??

Also, what exercises should I give up. I guess since it's early in implantation possibly I shouldn't be doing my normal high intense kick box workouts.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Also I think I am getting sick!! My throat and my nose.. all stuffy and coughing a little bit.. WHAT SHOULD I DO????

Scout05 · October 2010

Green tea blocks FA absorption. It's not the caffeine that is the problem. It should be avoided.

Otherwise, I doubt much has changed since you had your other child.

AppleRidge · October 2010

This link has a good list of do's and don'ts: https://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/is-it-safe.aspx

I've avoided all cold meds and have instead used sinus rinses when I've had a cold. But there are some safe meds. You can call your doctor before your appointment and ask.

As for caffeine, the general rule is no more than 200mg/day. Some doctors say less. Brewed green tea actually doesn't have that much caffeine in it, but it can block absorption of folic acid, so make sure not to drink it less than 4 hours before/after taking your prenatal.

In general, I'd say you need to make Google your friend. Find some reputable sources and rely on them instead of message boards. Good luck!

PeonyPrincesskdd · October 2010

With my first born it was different. I was very laid back.. had the occasional coffee.. green tea often.. no problems.. no restrictions..

I just feel because I had a miscarrage now I have to be extra careful...

Heck, I would even eat sushi pregnant with my first but get the Californias and other cooked sushi.. but now I won't risk it or go near it with this pregnancy because even the cooked fishes are cut on the same cutting boards as the raw fish.. therefore more risk.. you know.. so I am much more careful with this pregnancy.. and felt I didn't have any restrictions with my first.. so now there are things I have to be aware of that I wasn't with my first pregnancy.. you know?

lindseyenderson · October 2010

It's scary to be pregnant again, but it's more likely than not that your miscarriage was caused by something that was completely out of your control such as a chromosomal defect. Call your Dr. tell them your concerns and ask them to provide a list of safe meds. I also hate to suggest this but did your Dr. follow your HCG levels to zero? If not it's possible that you are picking up leftover HCG from your miscarriage. I wouldn't mention this but it happened to me... I'd ask your Dr. to run some betas and when you see they are appropriately rising it might help calm your fears some!

grr_aargh · October 2010

Is your ticker wrong? It says you're on CD 14 in your cycle?

Secondly, if being careful kept you pregnant, several of us would not have racked up the spectacular numbers we've gotten. My biggest piece of advice would be to relax a bit. . . take some extra FA and move forward.

But seriously - figure that ticker thing out because it's irritating.

Mrs.Brink · October 2010

Everyone pretty much said it...but the only thing I'd add (and what our ob told us) is that if I "need" to look something up to go on www.webmd.com and not google...even though google is fun :-)

Scout05 · October 2010

grr_aargh:

Is your ticker wrong? It says you're on CD 14 in your cycle?

Secondly, if being careful kept you pregnant, several of us would not have racked up the spectacular numbers we've gotten. My biggest piece of advice would be to relax a bit. . . take some extra FA and move forward.

But seriously - figure that ticker thing out because it's irritating.

Yeah, I was wondering about that as well.

ShellShockedMama · October 2010

Um if you peed on a stick and two lines showed up why on earth would you think that you're NOT pregnant? And seriously, Google is your friend.

PeonyPrincesskdd · November 2010

Yes my ticker is wrong and I am trying to change it. I had a miscarriage in Sept so of course if I was still pregnant I would be 14 weeks.. Yes it's annoying. reminding me that I should be 14 weeks already....but had the miscarriage so obviously I need to change it,..

but anyway I peed on the stick again and it said positive but I am just worried because last time it said positive because of the placenta formation and hormones but it was a miscarriage...

so even though the stick said positive I am not getting my hopes up again .. until at least 14 weeks or when I am getting into the second trimester...

grr_aargh · November 2010

Few things:

1). Your ticker said you were on day 14 of your cycle, not that you were 14 weeks pregnant. . . I was simply trying to figure out how you could have a BFP on the 14th day of your cycle.

2). Two lines = pregnant. Go with that for now. Approximately 85% of pregnancies result in a baby. Just because you had one miscarriage doesn't mean you'll have more. In fact, those of us who have been in the revolving door of pregnancy loss can assure you that MOST women who go to TTCAL end up moving on quickly and having new pregnancies that are successful.

3). I'd say there's always a chance to hold onto hope, but there's never a safe part of pregnancy. Don't count on your anxiety going away at 14 weeks. Some of us still lose sleep. . . STILL.

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